Cesar Ruiz
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Saints' week off comes as slew of key players near return

By Brett Martel Oct. 14, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Raequan Williams, left foreground, battles New Orleans Saints' Ryan Ramczyk, center, during an NFL football game in Philadelphia, in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk has agreed to a five-year extension worth up to $96 million, a person with knowledge of the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, because the new contract for the 2019 All-Pro offensive lineman has not been announced. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
AP source: Saints' Ramczyk agrees to 5-year, $96M extension

By Brett Martel Jun. 30, 2021 12:54 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles as he is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints rule out Hendrickson, Easton vs. Bears

Jan. 08, 2021 08:33 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks on during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Philadelphia. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool)
Jalen Hurts gets first start vs. Saints, NFL's No. 1 defense

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 10, 2020 05:20 PM EST

New Orleans Saints players celebrate during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ability to overcome mistakes prolongs Saints' winning streak

By Brett Martel Dec. 07, 2020 08:16 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7), starting in place of an injured Drew Brees, hugs team owner Gayle Benson before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kentavius Street (95) sacks quarterback Drew Brees (9) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Brees has been diagnosed with multiple rib fractures and a collapsed right lung, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday, from the heavy hit on the play. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints resourcefulness, resilience to be tested sans Brees

By Brett Martel Nov. 16, 2020 09:15 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) on a reception in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:40 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Saints' offense gets back to Payton-Brees era norm

By Brett Martel Oct. 05, 2020 08:52 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints see 2020 campaign as Super Bowl or bust

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 05:30 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-4) New faces: WR Emmanuel Sanders, S Malcolm Jenkins, RB Ty Montgomery, DE Margus Hunt, FB Michael Burton, OL Cesar...

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches practice during an NFL football training camp in Arlington, Texas. The coronavirus pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines throughout the NFL. “As you watch the linemen in particular, their pad level starts out high, their fits on their blocks are not as tight, the timing of how the combination block occurs going onto the second level's inconsistent,” says new Cowboys coach McCarthy. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines

By Barry Wilner Sep. 06, 2020 01:12 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks to quarterback Drew Brees during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The Saints also have had very little turnover on coach Payton’s staff. The coordinators and most position coaches remain the same. Having so many familiar faces remain in an organization coming off three straight NFC South titles should only help in a year when a global pandemic has wiped out traditional offseason programs and preseason games. “I do think the continuity can provide us that advantage,” Payton said.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool)
Saints see Super Bowl as the only bar for success in 2020

By Brett Martel Aug. 27, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

Saints sign four draft picks as rookies report for camp

Jul. 27, 2020 04:29 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints signed their four 2020 draft picks to four-year contracts on Monday, the day rookie were scheduled to report for...

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Cesar Ruiz reacts after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints during the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Saints take Michigan center Ruiz with 24th pick in NFL draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 23, 2020 11:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
The Latest: SEC breaks draft record with 15 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Maryland inside linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) is blocked by Michigan offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz (51) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Ruiz was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Maryland at Michigan 10/6/2018

Apr. 23, 2020 09:17 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass to running back Alvin Kamara, left, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New Orleans Saints at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 01:26 PM EDT